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High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music (1991)

Longtime fans of bluegrass music and those only recently discovering it will appreciate this documentary on the genre, which was born of a combination of African and Celtic sounds and is the base of American country music. This film traces the musical form from its Appalachian roots to the present. The rise, fall, and consistent revival of bluegrass chronicled through oral history and visual record, resulting in a priceless film that even casual fans are sure to enjoy.

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Top billed cast

  • Photo of Bill MonroeBill MonroeSelf
  • Photo of Lester FlattLester FlattSelf (archive footage)
  • Photo of Mac WisemanMac WisemanNarrator (voice)
  • Photo of Jimmy MartinJimmy MartinSelf
  • Photo of Bobby OsborneBobby OsborneSelf
  • Photo of Sonny OsborneSonny OsborneSelf
  • Photo of Don RenoDon RenoSelf (archive footage)
  • Photo of Earl ScruggsEarl ScruggsSelf
  • Photo of Ralph StanleyRalph StanleySelf
  • Photo of Alison KraussAlison KraussSelf

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